Australian Defence Force (2001)

This Ration Pack is available in the five menus shown
below

Occasionally,
due to unavoidable circumstances, items may be substituted.

Nutritional,
ingredient and use-by information is available from the Senior Inspector
Foodstuffs.

Menu A

Beef
& Vegetables (Dutch Style)

1x250ml

Beef,
Minced, With Spaghetti

1x225ml

Freeze
Dried Rice

1x55g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Lemon & Lime

1x12g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Orange

1x12g

Soup,
Low Salt, Chicken Flavour

1x30g

Biscuit,
Shortbread

1x35g

Chewing
Gum, Juicy Fruit

1xpkt4

Curry
Powder

1x3.5g

Fruit
Grains, (URC), Apricot

1x15g

Fruit
Spread, Peach

1x26g

Fruit,
Peaches, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB,
Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

Sauce,
Tomato, Ketchup

1x15g

Biscuit,
Jam Sandwich Type 2

1x45g

Menu B

Beef
Kai Si Ming

1x225ml

Spaghetti
& Meatballs

1x235ml

Freeze
Dried Rice

1x55g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Raspberry

1x12g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Tropical

1x12g

Fruit
Grains, (URC), Blackcurrant

1x15g

Biscuit,
Shortbread

1x35g

Chewing
Gum, PK

1xpkt4

Curry
Powder

1x3.5g

Biscuit,
ANZAC

1x20g

Fruit
Spread, Plum

1x26g

Fruit,
Peaches, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB,
Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

MB,
Forest Fruits

1x31.3g

Sauce,
Chilli, Sweet

1x10g

Soup,
Low Salt, Beef

1x30g

Menu C

Beef
Satay

1x225ml

Beef,
Minced, Savoury, With Vegetables

1x235ml

Noodles,
Instant, With Chicken Flavour Pouch

1x55g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Lemon & Lime

1x12g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Mixed Berry

1x12g

Fruit
Grains, (URC), Mixed Berry

1x15g

Biscuit,
Scotch Finger

1x35g

Chewing
Gum, Juicy Fruit

1xpkt4

Biscuit,
ANZAC

1x35g

Fruit
Spread, Raspberry

1x20g

Fruit,
Pears, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB,
Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

MB,
Forest Fruits

1x31.3g

Sauce,
Chilli, Sweet

1x10g

Soup,
Low Salt, Savoury Vegetable Flavour

1x30g

Menu D

Beef,
Minced, With Tortellini

1x225ml

Sausages
& Vegetables

1x225ml

Biscuit,
Jam Sandwich Type 2

1x45g

Noodles,
Instant, With Beef Flavour Pouch

1x47g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Orange

1x12g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Raspberry

1x12g

Biscuit,
Scotch Finger

1x35g

Chewing
Gum, Arrowmint

1xpkt4

Fruit
Grains, (URC), Orange

1x15g

Fruit
Spread, Apricot

1x26g

Fruit,
Two Fruits, Diced, Canned

1x140g

Soup,
Low Salt, Chicken Noodle Flavour

1x30g

Sauce,
Tomato, Ketchup

1x15g

MB,
Tropical Fruits

1x31.3g

Menu E

Beans,
Baked

1x225ml

Chicken,
Pasta & Vegetables

1x225ml

Biscuit,
Gingernut

1x50g

Freeze
Dried Potato & Onion Powder

1x50g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Mixed Berry

1x12g

Beverage,
Powder, Sport, Tropical

1x12g

Biscuit,
Shortbread

1x35g

Chewing
Gum, PK

1xpkt4

Fruit
Grains, (URC), Tropical

1x15g

Fruit
Spread, Blackberry

1x26g

Fruit,
Two Fruits, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB,
Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

MB,
Tropical Fruits

1x31.3g

Sauce,
Chilli, Sweet

1x10g

Soup,
Low Salt, Tomato

1x30g

Additional
Food Items Common to all CR1M Menus

Beverage,
Chocolate, Powder

1x40g

Beverage,
Coffee, Instant

2x3.5g

Beverage,
Tea, Bags, Pot

1x2.5g

Biscuit,
Crispbread

1x34g

Candy,
Chocolate

1x60g

Candy,
Hard

2x30g

Cheese,
Cheddar

1x56g

Chocolate
Ration

1x50g

MB,
Anzac

1x31.3g

Milk,
Condensed, Sweetened

1x85g

Pepper,
Black

1x2g

Salt

1x2g

Sugar,
Grade 1XA

8x7g

Vegetable
Extract

1x15g

Sauce,
Tabasco

1x3g

Non-Food
Items Common to all CR1M Menus

Bag,
Plastic, Re-Sealable, (Water/Food)

1
only

Menu
Sheet - Components, CR1M

1
only

Pads,
Scouring, Nylon, Soap Impregnated

1
only

Bag,
Plastic, Inner, (Sundry)

1
only

Opener,
Can, Hand

1
only

Paper,
Toilet, 2 Ply, 10 Sheet

1
pkt

Rubber
Bands Size 32

2
only

Rubber
Bands Size 62

1
only

Spoon,
Dessert, Plastic

1
only

Matches,
Safety, Waterproof (Gl) - Vial X 10

1
only

INFORMATION
FOR USERS

General

The CR1M consists of two main meals, a midday snack and a number
of sundry items.It is
suggested that the two main components be used for breakfast and evening
meals, and that a muesli bar and sweet biscuits be used for the midday
snack.The CR1M has been designed to ensure that you receive enough
food and vitamins each day, therefore it is desirable that all food in
the pack is eaten.

To heat the retort pouch for consumption, place one unopened
retort pouch into a cup canteen. Fill the cup canteen with water and
place on your hexamine stove. Using two
(2) hexamine tablets, one at a time, boil the contents for 10-15
minutes. Carefully remove the pouch from the water and open up the pouch
for consumption. The remaining water is safe to be used to prepare your beverages.

The vegetable extract may be used as a spread on biscuits, as a
flavouring to some of the meat dishes or added to noodles.After a few months in a tropical climate the condensed milk may
become thicker and brownish in appearance, but it is safe to eat and may
be consumed without fear of any ill effects.Chocolate may develop a light coloured film on the surface.It is still safe to eat.By
dissolving the chocolate in sterilised hot water a chocolate drink can
be made.

Water
Sterilisation

All water supplies must be regarded as contaminated unless
medically cleared.If the
water is dirty or cloudy, first filter using the Millbank Individual
Filter.Once filtered, add
the water sterilisation tablets and follow the directions on the tablets
package.Wait 5 minutes and
shake well, wait an additional 30 minutes so bacteria are killed before
drinking or using to prepare food or beverage.Water may also be sterilised by boiling for a minimum of 5
minutes.

The beverage powder sport, has water sterilisation properties but
should only be relied upon in the case of EMERGENCY.If used allow 90 minutes after addition before drinking.

Avoid
Food Poisoning

Do not open more containers of perishable food than are necessary
for a meal.Any uneaten
opened perishable food must be consumed or must be chilled immediately
to avoid food poisoning. If either of these requirements can not take
place refer to the disposal of litter paragraph.

Avoid
Dehydration

It is essential that you drink plenty of water.Heat and exercise cause dehydration and loss of thirst.You should drink plenty of water if you are sweating heavily,
even if you don't feel thirsty.Drink enough water to keep your urine clear.

Salt
Intake

Extra salt may be needed if working hard in hot environments / or
during periods of heat acclimatisation when your salt losses are much
greater.When required the
extra salt should be taken dissolved in drinking water (not more than
one (1) sachet for seven (7) litres of water), or sprinkled on food.

Do not take extra salt unless you drink plenty of water.It is harmful to take extra salt without extra water.

Coloured
Tags

Different coloured paper tags are contained in all ration packs.The coloured paper tags have been included as a quality control
measure during packaging.The
tags are useful in the field as markers and model items.Please dispose of in a thoughtful manner.

DISPOSAL
OF LITTER

There is packaging litter in each CR1M, which may give
intelligence to the enemy if discarded.Dispose all litter in a thoughtful manner with consideration for
the environment.

Labelling
Information

Nutritional and use-by information is available from the Senior
Inspector Foodstuffs.

IMPROVEMENTS

Any suggestions regarding improvements to ration packs should be
directed to:-